Roving Finance Assistant at CARE International

CARE International is a global leader within a worldwide movement dedicated to saving lives and ending poverty. We work in over 94 countries around the world to provide over 1000 poverty-fighting development and humanitarian aid projects.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Roving Finance Assistant

Location: Yobe
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

CARE is looking for a Roving Finance Assistant that will contribute to achieving it’s goals.

Key Job Responsibilities

Payment to beneficiaries/participants after trainings in field locations
Payment to volunteers in field locations
Record all accruals in the GL module of PeopleSoft.
Ensure all adjustments are recorded in the system on time.
Petty cash uploads are properly recorded in the system with the correct charging details.
Month end entries are done timely.
Perform all treasury management duties in the sub office
Record all deposits received in the sub office timely.
Manage the sub office cash to maximize gains and minimize losses
Participate in the internal control and review of the sub office books and accounts:
Prepare monthly sub ledgers for balance sheet account and prepare appropriate correction.
Review Travel Expense Reports (TERs) of staff and other project advances before they are posted in the system.
Assist Logistics Officer to reconcile the sub office Inventories with the asset account
Ensure timely preparation of month end and other reports
Perform any other duties as assigned.

Job Experience
Qualifications:

Minimum of First degree in Finance & Accounting or equivalent experience or a combination of education and work experience.
Familiarity with basic finance or accounting practices will be an added advantage.

Required Skills and Experience:

Demonstrates integrity by modeling the CARE’s values and ethical standards
Good understanding of CARE business, operational environment and its program participants and donors
Strong analytical skills
Ability to remain calm, in control and good humor even under pressure
Proficient in use of Microsoft applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Outlook (or similar software); Good knowledge of Administrative systems, practice, policies and procedures.
Fluency in English and Hausa is required.
Familiar with donor rules and regulations (EU, USAID, ECHO, CIDA etc.)
Strong customer service focus and ability to work well with people from varied backgrounds and cultures at all levels in organization.
Strong level of initiative to provide independent follow through on processing issues and concerns.
Strong problem solving, analytical, operational, and coordinating abilities,
Ability to demonstrate openness to change and ability to manage complexities
Ability to promote integrity and business ethics; demonstrate mature judgment, trust and open communication.
Ability to ensure effective team work, collaborative behavior and build team spirit
Ability to develop collaborative and harmonious relationship with external partners and clients at the senior level.
Proficient in the use of computer applications and systems
Previous experience working with an INGO or a Development organization.
Excellent analytical skill, good written and oral communication skills
Ability to exercise independent judgment and work without supervision
Ability to multitask and work within deadlines.